Supply Chain Management - Core Activities

The primary focus of procurement in supply chain management is (a)  

• Delivering products to customers
• Acquiring goods and services from s
• Managing inventory levels
• Handling customer complaints

Which of the following best describes inbound logistics?

• The process of managing customer orders

• The transportation and storage of goods coming into a business

• The delivery of products to the end customer

• The manufacturing of products from raw materials

What role does customer service play in supply chain management?

• It is only concerned with product returns.

• It ensures that products are manufactured on time.

• It involves directly interacting with customers to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.

• It is not a significant part of supply chain management.

Which core activity is responsible for transforming raw materials into finished products?

• Procurement

• Manufacturing/Service

• Outbound Logistics

• Order Management

What is a common challenge faced in outbound logistics?

• Finding raw materials

• Managing supplier relationships

• Ensuring timely delivery of products to customers

• Maintaining production schedules

How can technology improve supply chain management?

• By increasing lead times

• By decreasing transparency in operations

• By automating processes and providing real-time data

• By reducing the need for customer service

Which of the following is NOT a core activity of supply chain management?

• A) Procurement

• B) Outbound Logistics

• C) Marketing

• D) Order Management

The significance of returns in supply chain management is (a)  

• They are irrelevant to supply chain
• They help in managing customer expe
• They only occur in manufacturing.
• They are part of outbound logistics